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A623 RFB

1983 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,474 mi
Last recorded84,474 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Toyota Starlet56,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA623 RFB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,474 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,289 miles

all suspension bushes perising

front brake hoses perishing

rust & corrosion in various places

slight exhaust blows

tyres perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes perising

front brake hoses perishing

rust & corrosion in various places

slight exhaust blows

tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,456 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight unbalance rear foot brake.Slight wear both rack ends.Both front top mounts slightly perished.Corrossion both front floor areas and N/S/F inner wing area.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,826 miles

FRONT TOP MOUNTS PERISHED.SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING ON ROCKING.CORROSION N/S/F +O/S/F FLOOR AREAS SILL AND N/S/F INNER WING.N/S/F BEAM PATTERN FADED.AND N/S/R

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bumper insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2006 71,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CORROSSION N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR AREAS ,N/S/F INNER WING AREA,AND N/S/R SILL AREA.N/S/F BEAM PATTERN FADED.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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A623 RFB is a 1983 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 56,257 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A623 RFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 43 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A623 RFB registered?

A623 RFB is a 1983 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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